choose

1verbIf you choose someone or something from several people or things that are available, you decide which person or thing you want to have.
(=select)They will be able to choose their own leaders in democratic elections...V nThis week he has chosen Peter Mandelson to replace Mo Mowlam...V n to-infThere are several patchwork cushions to choose from...V from/between nHouston was chosen as the site for the convention...be V-ed as nHe did well in his chosen profession.V-ed, Also V n as n, V

2verbIf you chooseto do something, you do it because you want to or because you feel that it is right.They knew that discrimination was going on, but chose to ignore it...V to-infYou can just take out the interest each year, if you choose.V

3If there is little to choose between people or things or nothing to choose between them, it is difficult to decide which is better or more suitable.(mainly BRIT)♦
little to choose between/nothing to choose betweenphrasev-link PHRThere is very little to choose between the world's top tennis players.

4The chosen few are a small group who are treated better than other people. You sometimes use this expression when you think this is unfair.♦
the chosen few/a chosen few/someone's chosenphrase
(=elite)Learning should no longer be an elitist pastime for the chosen few.